Very useful advice from @leahselinger.bsky.social at the Growing Places #VCFSE conference in Cambridge today around financial resilience. Thank you!

Early start, catching the train to #Cambridge for the #GrowingPlaces East of England #ThirdSector conference today. Who else is going? #SocEnt #charity

Social capital is often the missing ingredient in place-based regeneration. We’re looking at how to identify, measure & strengthen it at the hyperlocal level. 💬 Dan Crowe (3ni) 💬 @annafrancisart.bsky.social‬ 💬 Robin Fry (North East Combined Authority) 🪑 @gracepollard.bsky.social‬ #StrongerThings

The final keynote talk from @hilarycottam.bsky.social around meaningful work leaves me on a high today. I love my job as Community Builder. Thank you #strongerthings !

We are delighted to launch our 2025 Impact Report!📝 This report showcases the widespread, life-changing impact that Plunkett makes to the sector, & how we influence #Combiz to have local impact.🌟 Explore the full report: https://plunkett.co.uk/be-inspired-by-plunkett-uks-impact-report-2025/

🚨FINALISTS ANNOUNCED!🚨 🏆We’re thrilled to reveal the finalists for the #RCBAwards2025, proudly sponsored by Lands Improvement. Thank you to all our members who submitted nominations—you can read about our finalists here ➡️ https://plunkett.co.uk/rural-community-business-awards/

Inspiring to listen to @annafrancisart.bsky.social talking about the Portland Inn project this afternoon at #strongerthings #socialcapital #neighbourhoods

"Citizenship is the superpower" for transformation 🌳🌳🌳 #StrongerThings

Thank you @cormacrussell.bsky.social for the inspiration! #StrongerThings

Nugget from @cormacrussell.bsky.social : "connect the gifts of an individual with the community" to mobilise #communitypower . #communitydevelopment #communitybuilding #healthandwellbeing #StrongerThings

Really good way to disrupt the usual “broadcast” model of keynotes - made us think about how we engage. Useful tool to use in future - start with asking questions of *how* the audience will engage before even starting to discuss *what* they engage with. #StrongerThings

One more nugget from Georgia Gould, talking at #StrongerThings: reform and change needs to come from the ground up; design & build from communities for communities. Experiment, test and grow!

"Don't start from scratch" but find empowerment and inspiration from others around you to improve communities, says Georgia Gould at #StrongerThings

Ian Thomas kicks off #StrongerThings, pointing out that the phrase "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" was coined by Benjamin Franklin in *1736*. So we've known it for a while...

“The traditional model – which treats citizens as passive service recipients – has hit its capacity limits.” Following the publication of our new thinkpiece, #StrongerThings headline speaker @cormacrussell.bsky.social‬ advocates for a realignment between institutions & communities.

🆕 AI for charities: free workshops! Thanks to support from Deloitte, we're hosting a series of AI workshops and Q&A drop-ins - starting this Weds with an introductory workshop, designed to help demystify AI and demonstrate how to start experimenting. Book onto all sessions here 👉 buff.ly/K1BwNS2

📅 Join us on 10th June at @londonfunders.bsky.social's online Festival of Learning, as we share ten #AI trends for #grantmakers. We'll also share a range of resources, and outline ways for funders to participate in sector-wide AI initiatives. Open to all members of London Funders 👉 buff.ly/7Eh28It

@thekingsfund.bsky.social "Let's help people be architects of their lives and futures" said Clinton #DoWith

This is great from @cormacrussell.bsky.social "The way we think about help needs help, and our approach to change has to change" #DoWith

In order to see 1000 flowers bloom there needs to be new funding models and a truly sustainable income mix. Additionally commissioning needs to be demystified. And know which funding is suitable depending on the stage of your enterprise/project 🌿🌲🌳 More takeaways from the #MissionEconomySummit

The Social Mission Driven Summit kicks off with a panel discussion. One takeaway so far: the #VCSE sector needs to hold the Government accountable @the-sse.org

If you are thinking of running a community shop, pub or any other community business get in touch with the @plunkettuk.bsky.social #combiz #community #communitypower

🫰 Need support with finances, cash flow, or money management for your organisation? Join @adrianashton2.bsky.social for a practical workshop that makes finance simple and stress-free. Funded by Caerphilly County Borough Council. 📅 5 March (Online) 🎟️: buff.ly/3QzZE2Y

What does a power-sharing agreement between local councils and communities look like in practice? For the residents of Market Drayton, it means co-designing a new Community & Family Hub. Our campaign leader Charlotte Hollins is quoted in @shropshirestar.bsky.social article.

@locality.bsky.social Sitting in an inspiring webinar "We are right here" around community ownership. Inayat Omarij says " Community power is not the ceiling, it's the floor" #devolution #communityRightToBuy #CBS #communitypower #community

Check this free webinar out if you are a "friends of" group and want to save a community asset or take the organisation to the next leve. Or simply to find out more about community business #community #assets #swimmingpools #EastHerts #RaisingCapital #CommunityBiz #Broxbourne #Hertfordshire

Could community ownership be the solution for your local area? 🤔 On Tue 14 January, Plunkett adviser Misty Bower will share practical advice to help you turn your project into a success. ➡️ https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/your-community-owned-business-from-idea-to-reality-tickets-1091115749579

Thank you @howardlake.bsky.social! You are my first follower 👏🏻😊